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NHTSA Recall 19V591000: Switch (exterior lighting) and tail lights (exterior lighting)

Daimler Vans USA, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,243 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner Sprinter 1500.

8,243
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2019
owners notified (September 30)
NHTSA campaign19V591000
Manufacturer campaignVS3HELI
ComponentsEXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS › SWITCH; EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS
Report receivedAugust 12, 2019
Owner notificationSeptember 30, 2019
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Vans USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or could switch off completely.

Safety risk

Reduced taillight visibility increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will update the body control unit software, free of charge. The recall began September 30, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is VS3HELI.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 19V591000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Sprinter 15002019
Freightliner Sprinter 25002019
Freightliner Sprinter 35002019
Freightliner Sprinter 45002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 15002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 25002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 35002019
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 45002019

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.